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Newspaper
Llano News
Location
Llano, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1940
Page
5
The new owner of The Llano News promises no policy changes and vows to print county happenings fully, asking readers for news tips and feedback. He reflects on 19 years with the paper, defends loyalty to Llano County, and humorously sketches future plans while remaining in town.
San Antonio Mayor Maury Maverick spoke on The New America at Llano High School under the Public Affairs Forum. He urged citizen action to improve the country while cautioning overregulation of big business and stressing liberty, soil conservation, social security, and community involvement.
The Llano News with Lower Colorado River Authority and local dealers announce an electrical appliance show in Llano on June 6 7 and 8 open to the public. E T Jones of the Authority met in Llano to confirm plans. Prizes will be awarded during the three day event with free admission and efforts to attract visitors who will also attend the Llano rodeo at night.
Llano residents Hugete Walker and Raymond Winkle among 700 candidates for Texas A and M College degrees to be conferred June 7. The class includes 42 advanced degrees with the first PhD awarded, 40 MS degrees, one agricultural engineer, and 675 B S degrees plus 38 DVMs. Candidates hail from 304 Texas towns, 37 U.S. cities in 26 states and four foreign countries including Mexico.
Llano was selected as the permanent meeting place for the Llano district Methodist conference starting 1941 and for all future years at the 1940 Kerrville session. About 200 delegates attended a two day program at First Methodist Church with out of town guests hosted by Kerrville residents. John Bunyan Cooke and Frank Dickason were licensed to preach. Dr Harold G Cooke district superintendent preached and Dr Robert Goodrich spoke. The meeting covered committee reports and business with music from the Kerrville choir. The district includes 31 charges and about 100 churches. Rev B E Breihan served as host pastor while Rev J R Hilliard was ill.
The Liano Lions Club will decorate Liana for the annual rodeo set for June 6 to 8. The club will also ensure residents wear rodeo apparel in the days leading to the event. M. C. Dalcou chairs the committee, appointed by Dr. R. L. Shepperd. Assisting are Rev. J. C. Jones and Spencer Weber.
Marjorie West of Llano is among Tarleton College’s eighty honor roll students for the second preliminary. Tarleton enrolls over thirteen hundred. fewer than ten percent reach the honor level.
The Llano County season opens amid waves of anglers from across Texas as rains boost lakes and streams. Ten Hill Country counties wait until June 1. licenses and special rules vary by county. The Texas Game Fish and Oyster Commission notes abundant plankton and strong stocking, with 6,222,268 fingerlings planted statewide last year.
The Llano News changes ownership from Collins & McLean to Will Collins. Will Collins has led The News since 1921 when he and his father bought the plant. Mr. McLean may remain in Llano for now, though he has shown no immediate plans. This issue is the first under new management.
Uno officials report the contract for topping highway 16 north of Llano to the San Saba county line would be let on May 12. The highway department has not confirmed this, though it aligns with a prior statement by division engineer D. E. H. Manigault.
The mercury neared the century mark Tuesday afternoon per H C Roth U S Weather Bureau observer records. Despite several cloudy days no rain fell in the past week. Temperatures for the past six days are listed.
S A Livestock Market News notes hog receipts around 400 with most at 25 cents lower. top hogs at 6.25. sows 5.25. feeders scarce. Cattle receipts ~600. calves 1,300. stocker calves and yearlings weak. steers scarce with grass steers at 7.25 and fed yearlings near 8.35 to 8.75. Cows mostly 3.50 to 4.75, medium 5.50 to 6.60. bulls 5.25 to 6.50. Sheep receipts ~300. market dull with yearlings 6.00 to 6.60 and other ranges noted.
Llano plans a June 6 parade as the opening feature of its fourth annual rodeo June 6 7 and 8. Organizers call for floats decorated cars riders and junior entries with cash prizes and rural community prizes. entries due by May 20.
Llano officers pursued two white men and a Mexican who escaped from the San Saba county jail between 2 30 and 3 00 a m. They cut bars from a jail window while awaiting district court.
The Rev. and Mrs. J. N. Marshall will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary on Monday May 6. They lived in Liano about 25 years ago when he led the Liano Baptist Church and now reside in Marlin. A card shower is planned by Liano friends. cards should go to their Austin address after the couple observes the event at their son’s home in Austin.
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